THE BASICS OF LIFE
Food, clothing and shelter - these are the basics of life. We at Covenant have the opportunity to help those less fortunate with just these basics, things which we take for granted. The Central Night Shelter will provide food, shelter and compassion for over 100 men every night from November 1, 2008 through the end of March 2009. The Central Presbyterian facility houses 65 guests and the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception houses 30 guests. For more information click here. Covenant has been paired up with the Shrine and will provide volunteers to serve those 30 guests throughout the fall and winter.
WHAT can you do?
There are five different ways to help.
- Overnight volunteers: Volunteers arrive by 7:00 pm and are headed home by 6:30 am the next morning. We divide the night into shifts and each volunteer gives up about 1 ½ - 2 hours of sleep. Men, women, couples have all volunteered. You can invite a friend who is not a member of the church to experience Covenant in action.
- Lunches: Each day the shelter needs 30 bagged lunches. This is a great family project to involve children. Lunches can be delivered to the shelter or to Covenant.
- Dinners: The shelter serves a hot meal each night. This is also a good project for families, groups, friends, work buddies, strangers,.....youth groups, Bible study groups, neighbors. You get the picture - anyone can help with dinners.
- Toiletries: If you have travel-size toiletries, the shelter is always in need.
- Donations: The shelter is run by volunteers on donations. Cash donations are always appreciated but the shelter can also use donated towels.
WHEN?
Covenant has signed up to volunteer on the following dates:
Saturday, November 1: Overnight, Dinner, Lunches
Tuesday, November 11: Dinner, Lunches
Friday, December 19: Dinner, Lunches
Monday, December 22: Overnight, Dinner, Lunches
Tuesday, January 13: Overnight, Dinner, Lunches
Monday, January 19: Dinner, Lunches
Monday, February 9: Dinner, Lunches
Wednesday, February 18: Overnight, Dinner, Lunches
Wednesday, March 11: Dinner, Lunches
Monday, March 30: Overnight, Dinner, Lunches
HOW do I sign up?
- E-mail Lee Wilder at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- call Lee at 404-876-9495
- sign the volunteer sheets on the Mission Bulletin board near the church office.
WHY?
You will be touched by the gratitude of these men and will be reminded that it truly is more blessed to give than receive.
FOR DIRECTIONS and INFORMATION GO TO http://www.acswebnetworks.com/centralpres/article159131.htm